Tombstone Collection (#4)

Funerary relief made by Vettia Hospita for her husband Lucius Vettius Alexander and her daughter Vettia Polla
6384420 Funerary relief made by Vettia Hospita for her husband Lucius Vettius Alexander and her daughter Vettia Polla, depicting Vettius

Tomb modelled on the Sanctuary of the Holy Sepulchre in the Rucellai Chapel, by Leon Battista Alberti (1404-72)
BEN85132 Tomb modelled on the Sanctuary of the Holy Sepulchre in the Rucellai Chapel, by Leon Battista Alberti (1404-72), 1467 (marble); San Pancrazio, Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Sarcophagus with pastorial scenes, 270 AD circa, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384424 Sarcophagus with pastorial scenes, 270 AD circa, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Gothic Art: Lying of the Tomb of Henry II (1519-1559) and Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici) (1519-1589)
JEB4961863 Gothic Art: Lying of the Tomb of Henry II (1519-1559) and Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici) (1519-1589) by Germain Pilon (1530-1590)

Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century (sculpture)
PCT4265012 Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century (sculpture); (add.info.: Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century

In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene
1742448 In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene Lord Carnarvon whose financings allowed has Howard Carter to discover

The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of
1749590 The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in the Valley of the Kings

View of the interior showing the altar flanked by the Medici tombs of Cosimo I (1519-74) and Ferdinand I (1549-1609)
BEN85083 View of the interior showing the altar flanked by the Medici tombs of Cosimo I (1519-74) and Ferdinand I (1549-1609) by Matteo Nigetti (1560-1649), 1644; diam: 28 m cm; Cappelle Medicee

1459 tombstone made of white limestone in the Rostov museum, Rostov Velikii, 1911

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt)
1750606 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : Howard Carter carries with an egyptian worker's help a statue composing the treasure; (add.info)

(l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter
1742757 (l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter, George Herbert 5th Lord Carnarvon, Alfred Lucas

The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of
1742758 The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in Thebes in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt during the winter

Pumpkinhead
Sergey Boyko

memento mori
Cristian Andreescu

Neighbourly chat
Daniel Murphy

USA, Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. (PR)

USA, Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. (PR)

USA, Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (PR)

Root 3
Aryana Golchin

Shepherds in Arcadia, 1789. Creators: Thomas Kirk, John Boydell, Josiah Boydell
Shepherds in Arcadia, 1789

Tombstone (lower section), Second half of 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Tombstone (lower section), Second half of 10th century

Dion Archaeological Park, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ancient Roman carved stone tombstone, from the Museum at the Dion Archaeological Park, Central Macdeonia, Greece, 2003

Tombstone of Zhu Dezhong (874-921) with the Figures of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... 921. Creator: Unknown
Tombstone of Zhu Dezhong (874-921) with the Figures of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 5 of 19), 921

Tombstone of Zhu Dezhong (874-921) with the Figures of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... 921. Creator: Unknown
Tombstone of Zhu Dezhong (874-921) with the Figures of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 6 of 19), 921

Woman (Aeltien?) standing next to death in St Michael's Church, Zwolle, c.1671. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Woman (Aeltien?) standing next to death in St Michael's Church, Zwolle, c.1671. Woman standing in the choir of the Sint-Michaelskerk, possibly the artist's sister Aleida or Aeltien ter Borch

Washington Irving's grave, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, N.Y. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Washington Irving's grave, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, N.Y. between 1910 and 1920

St. Roch Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Roch Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Wall tomb in the St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wall tomb in the St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Tombstone in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tombstone in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Tombs in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tombs in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Tombs in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tombs in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Tombs in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tombs in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Tomb in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Tomb in St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
St. Louis Cemetery, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Cemetery, New Orleans or Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cemetery, New Orleans or Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

Old burying ground, 1892. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Old burying ground, 1892. Photograph shows a young boy sitting by an old tombstone in a cemetery

Le cimetière de Picpus et le champs des Martyrs, où furent enterrées les victimes de la... 1898. Creator: Victor Marec
Le cimetiere de Picpus et le champs des Martyrs, ou furent enterrees les victimes de la Revolution, guillotinees a la barriere du Trone, 1898

Tombstone, c. 1936. Creator: J.Henry Marley
Tombstone, c. 1936

Ruin of the Church of Our Lady with the Tombstones of Genevieve and the Count... 1821. Creator: Domenico Quaglio II
Ruin of the Church of Our Lady with the Tombstones of Genevieve and the Count Palatine Siegfried in the Mosel Valley near Andernach, from Collection of Memorable Medieval Buildings in Germany, 1821

Karl Marx grave, Highgate Cemetery, London, England

The Separation Of A Couple By De Max, Gravestone, Montparnasse Cemetery, Montparnasse, Paris, France, Western Europe

Tree & Tombstones, Arlington Cemetary, Washington DC, USA

Infrared image of the graves in Highgate Cemetery, London, UK

Sad walks
Jose C. Lobato

Cover of the album "Walks through the historical surroundings of the city of Tobolsk", 1880. From a collection of 239 drawings

The Departed
Milton Mpounas

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Stories Carved in Stone - Tombstones Around the World" Gravestone in the Graveyard of Winchester Cathedral: A silent witness to centuries gone by, this tombstone stands tall amidst the hallowed grounds of Winchester Cathedral's graveyard. Killkenny, Ireland: The dramatic spectacle of the Rock of Cashel and its gravesites captivate visitors with their ancient charm, reminding us of Ireland's rich history. St Dubhthachs Church or Clachan Duich Cemetery: Step into a realm where time seems to stand still as you wander among weathered tombstones that hold secrets from generations past. View of Jerusalem and the Dome of the Rock from Mount of Olives, Israel: From this vantage point, one can appreciate not only breathtaking views but also an array of tombstones dotting the landscape, each telling a unique tale. Witiza tombstone at Basilica Saints Justo and Pastor in Barcelona: Marvel at intricate carvings on this ancient tombstone while exploring one of Barcelona's most historic sites. St. Cainnech Cathedral in Kilkenny, Ireland: With its towering round tower overlooking a sea of gravestones, this cathedral holds both religious significance and historical intrigue for visitors. Down Cathedral - Historical burial place of St Patrick: Pay homage to one of Christianity's most revered figures as you visit his final resting place within Down Cathedral's sacred grounds. The Grave Of Keats (1873): Delve into literary history as you gaze upon John Keats' final resting place; a serene spot where his poetic genius lives on forevermore. Shelley's Tombstone at Rome (b/w photo): In eternal memory lies Percy Bysshe Shelley beneath a simple yet poignant tombstone that pays tribute to his profound contributions to literature and philosophy. Hopperstad Stave Church, Sogne Fjord, Norway.